Freelance Childrens Designer
Solomon Page, New York, NY, United States
We are working on a Designer for childrens apparel at our midtown office. The role involves working with all size ranges for both boys and girls, with 50% in office and 50% remote. It is a 3-6 month full‑time contract in NYC, with potential for extension.
This designer executes the seasonal design development process from concept to delivery by creating and executing original, trend‑appropriate design concepts that meet market needs and drive sales, and ensuring the timely execution of each stage.
Pay rate approximately $50‑55 an hour based on experience. Graphic/print design experience would be helpful given the focus on childrens apparel.
Responsibilities
Manipulating CADs
Creating and recoloring prints/patterns
Sketching
Concept development
Competitive shopping and sample pulls
Strategy & Innovation
Research and identify trend directions; perform competitive analysis; pull and review fabrics, design concepts, presentation boards for meetings, mock‑ups, color‑ups, inspirational photos
Execute development of initial seasonal design category in the context of larger assortment and cost structure
Operations & Results
Design according to style plans, sales needs, and emerging trends; ensure timely execution of product development calendar
Create Illustrator sketches; review specification sheets and line sheets; ensure accuracy of product development logs, line sheets, boards, and design archives; maintain designs in PLM or shared drives
Select and review raw materials and trims; maintain fabric/trim library
Approve lab dips with designers and ensure consistency with color standards and licensor directives; review prints and graphics and advise revisions; manage fit process
Required Qualifications
Superior organizational and communication skills; team oriented
Ability to multi‑task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative
Creativity, technical capability, and merchandising sensibility; ability to sketch
Extensive knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, fabrication and trim; familiarity with print design and manufacturing
Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design
Year’s experience in apparel design with a children’s focus
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, PLM and Mac computers
Benefits Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees, including medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits, and also extends benefits to freelancers.
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This designer executes the seasonal design development process from concept to delivery by creating and executing original, trend‑appropriate design concepts that meet market needs and drive sales, and ensuring the timely execution of each stage.
Pay rate approximately $50‑55 an hour based on experience. Graphic/print design experience would be helpful given the focus on childrens apparel.
Responsibilities
Manipulating CADs
Creating and recoloring prints/patterns
Sketching
Concept development
Competitive shopping and sample pulls
Strategy & Innovation
Research and identify trend directions; perform competitive analysis; pull and review fabrics, design concepts, presentation boards for meetings, mock‑ups, color‑ups, inspirational photos
Execute development of initial seasonal design category in the context of larger assortment and cost structure
Operations & Results
Design according to style plans, sales needs, and emerging trends; ensure timely execution of product development calendar
Create Illustrator sketches; review specification sheets and line sheets; ensure accuracy of product development logs, line sheets, boards, and design archives; maintain designs in PLM or shared drives
Select and review raw materials and trims; maintain fabric/trim library
Approve lab dips with designers and ensure consistency with color standards and licensor directives; review prints and graphics and advise revisions; manage fit process
Required Qualifications
Superior organizational and communication skills; team oriented
Ability to multi‑task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative
Creativity, technical capability, and merchandising sensibility; ability to sketch
Extensive knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, fabrication and trim; familiarity with print design and manufacturing
Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design
Year’s experience in apparel design with a children’s focus
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, PLM and Mac computers
Benefits Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees, including medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits, and also extends benefits to freelancers.
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